Essay Contest 2008

As part of our Public Outreach Programme, Perdana Leadership Foundation is organising the second Essay Contest this year. following tremendous response to last year's contest.

This year, the Foundation once again invites students aged between 13 and 21 from secondary schools, colleges and universities to sharpen their writing skills and provide their thoughts on the future of Malaysia as well as youth leadership. The theme for the essay contest is "Nurturing the Minds of Future Leaders"and students can choose to write on any of the following:

• What is your vision for Malaysia in 2057 when the country celebrates its centennial Independence celebrations?
  Apakah visi anda untuk Malaysia pada tahun 2057 ketika negara bakal menyambut ulang tahun kemerdekaannya yang ke seratus?

• Describe what leadership means to you and the role that youth leaders play in shaping Malaysia's future
  Terangkan apa yang anda fahami tentang kepimpinan serta peranan yang dimainkan oleh pemimpin muda di dalam mencorakkan masa hadapan Malaysia

• Describe the relationship among culture, education and leadership, and the factors that you believe are important in moulding the future leaders of Malaysia
  Huraikan hubungan antara budaya, pendidikan dan kepimpinan, serta faktor-faktor yang anda fikirkan penting di dalam mencorakkan generasi pemimpin pelapis Malaysia

Your essay can be in either English or Malay; however, English is the preferred language. All essays must include references. The essays shall be of the following length (excluding footnotes and bibliography: 1,500 to 2,000 words for all categories of participants.

Grand prize is a Chevrolet Aveo along with cash, book vouchers and a two-week work stint, so start writing!

Competition ends 30th June 2008. Participants will be notified in September 2008 of their essay's status and main prizewinners will be invited to a prize-winning ceremony later in the year. Check out the contest details and download contest entry from

http://www.perdana.org.my

For information, please contact our Secretariat at 03-8885 8953 / rose@perdana.org.myThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (Ms. Rose) or 03-8885 8960 / noorinsun@perdana.org.myThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it (Ms. Noor Insun)

Essay Contest prizes are sponsored by: DRB-Hicom, AmBank Group, Bank Rakyat, Maybank, and MPH Bookstores. Our official media for this contest are The Star and Utusan Malaysia